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Dispatching Chickens with Killing Cones

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How to butcher chicken outdoors

What happens here

At the processing station, the chickens are taken from the crates and placed head-down into the killing cones. The cones (both 'extra-large' and 'extra-extra-large' are used) secure the bird, and a specific 'chicken killing knife' (Dexter brand) from Meyer Hatchery is used for dispatch. The presenter explains that this position causes blood to rush to the birds' heads, creating a 'euphoric feeling,' and makes the process more humane. Buckets are placed below the cones to collect blood for use as garden fertilizer.

Goal: Humanely dispatch chickens and collect blood

Tools and materials

  • Buckets — Collecting blood
  • Chicken Killing Knife Dexter — Dispatching chickens
  • Killing Cones Right Farm Products — Securing chickens for dispatch